Cèsar Martinell i Brunet

These are known as "the cathedrals of wine".

• Name — Cèsar Martinell i Brunet • Born — 24 December 1888 • Birthplace — Valls • Place of death — Barcelona, Catalonia • Practice — arti'cimo • Significant Buildings — Winery of Cornudella de Montsant Winery of Falset Winery of Nulles Winery of Barberà de la Conca Winery of Rocafort de Queralt Winery of Gandesa Winery of Pinell de Brai Flour making factory of Cervera

• Illustration — Pinell de Brai's winery. Cèsar Martinell artistic style was primarily Modernisme, with some Noucentisme. His masterpieces were his designs for wineries, which are called the cathedrals of wine (les catedrals del vi) due to their magnificence. The use of traditional architectural techniques and materials helped to build these monumental buildings. His wine cathedrals are located in several cities of Catalonia such as Falset, Nulles, Cornudella de Montsant, Montblanc and Gandesa, and some of them can be visited. He also designed the flour mill of Cervera and he managed restoration projects, such as the Basilica of Santa Maria in Igualada.

• Illustration — Exterior of the cooperative winery in Gandesa, Terra Alta • Illustration — Interior of the Gandesa cooperative winery. • Illustration — Interior of the Gandesa cooperative winery, another view. • Illustration — Interior of the Nulles cooperative winery. • Illustration — Winery cooperative of Sant Cugat del Vallès, next to Barcelona.

The authorities additionally record the headings César Martinell Brunet, César Martinell, Cesar Martinell i Brunet, Cesar Martinell Brunet and Cesar Martinell. His recorded languages were Catalan and Spanish. He married Maria Taxonera. One child is recorded: Maria Martinell i Taxonera.